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I called last night to try to get them to send me a replacement deca because one of mine was broke. Then I asked to be put on whole home but I was told they had to send someone out. Just sent off the email per the OP so now I'll wait to see.

I've got one DVR hardwired and the other 2 using DECAs. D* says i'm not even set up with decas lol.

I was able to get my whole home DVR service activated in unsupported mode a year ago and it has worked great since then. I just accepted a new two year agreement with an HD DVR upgrade (one of my boxes has just HD) in order to get Sunday Ticket Max for free. I want to make sure that when they come and swap out the boxes, my unsupported setup will still work. Are there any HD DVRs I should avoid (model numbers would be helpful) that won't work in unsupported mode? I think the HR24 disables the ethernet port as soon as the coax is connected, right? I don't want a deca or any extra dongles/devices as I don't want or need them as I'm setup now. Believe me, I thought about that before accepting the terms, but I'm running out of space on my first DVR and free Sunday Ticket Max is what I was really gunning for.

I was able to get my whole home DVR service activated in unsupported mode a year ago and it has worked great since then. I just accepted a new two year agreement with an HD DVR upgrade (one of my boxes has just HD) in order to get Sunday Ticket Max for free. I want to make sure that when they come and swap out the boxes, my unsupported setup will still work. Are there any HD DVRs I should avoid (model numbers would be helpful) that won't work in unsupported mode? I think the HR24 disables the ethernet port as soon as the coax is connected, right? I don't want a deca or any extra dongles/devices as I don't want or need them as I'm setup now. Believe me, I thought about that before accepting the terms, but I'm running out of space on my first DVR and free Sunday Ticket Max is what I was really gunning for.

When I did my 2 year re-up for the HR34 upgrade, they also did the SWiM & DECA upgrade for free. So now I only have one line coming in from my dish. Everything is neater too. See if they'll do that for free before they start doing anything.Undo the order and start again if they don't .

When I did my 2 year re-up for the HR34 upgrade, they also did the SWiM & DECA upgrade for free. So now I only have one line coming in from my dish. Everything is neater too. See if they'll do that for free before they start doing anything.Undo the order and start again if they don't .

HR 34 requires SWM where as a HD DVR does not. The tech didn't do anything special he did what was needed.

I was able to get my whole home DVR service activated in unsupported mode a year ago and it has worked great since then. I just accepted a new two year agreement with an HD DVR upgrade (one of my boxes has just HD) in order to get Sunday Ticket Max for free. I want to make sure that when they come and swap out the boxes, my unsupported setup will still work. Are there any HD DVRs I should avoid (model numbers would be helpful) that won't work in unsupported mode? I think the HR24 disables the ethernet port as soon as the coax is connected, right? I don't want a deca or any extra dongles/devices as I don't want or need them as I'm setup now. Believe me, I thought about that before accepting the terms, but I'm running out of space on my first DVR and free Sunday Ticket Max is what I was really gunning for.

Are you getting a hr34 or something else? If your getting an hr34, take advantage, they should upgrade you to swim and deca, and its just easier that way and better. Anything else, its easy to stay with using your own network. And you have it backwards, if you plug anything into the Ethernet port on a hr24, it auto disables the coax networking that's built in.

The only device that can not do anything with Ethernet is the h25.

Everything else will work with either, but honestly, I don't see any point in sticking with your own networking if they will upgrade you for free, unless you have something really weird going on.

They didn't offer any deals on the HR34 so no deal there. I don't have a need or want for DECA, it's just extra cables and dongles. I actually have a couple wifi routers connected to each other wirelessly, one connected to my modem, the other connected wirelessly that feeds ethernet to my H21 for WHDVR. This setup works flawlessly and I have no desire for extra equipment. I've seen the home setup thread photos and it looks like a lot of extra stuff. If I had nothing but HR24s maybe it would be different, but you still have to integrate the DECA into your home networking.

They didn't offer any deals on the HR34 so no deal there. I don't have a need or want for DECA, it's just extra cables and dongles. I actually have a couple wifi routers connected to each other wirelessly, one connected to my modem, the other connected wirelessly that feeds ethernet to my H21 for WHDVR. This setup works flawlessly and I have no desire for extra equipment. I've seen the home setup thread photos and it looks like a lot of extra stuff. If I had nothing but HR24s maybe it would be different, but you still have to integrate the DECA into your home networking.

I understand what you're saying, and yes once you have receivers with the DECA internally, EVERYTHING becomes simpler, with less cables.I don't have anything extra "except" a wireless CCK.

I understand what you're saying, and yes once you have receivers with the DECA internally, EVERYTHING becomes simpler, with less cables.I don't have anything extra "except" a wireless CCK.

Looking at my recent activity, I believe I'm getting the broadband DECA, not the wireless ($49 line item that is being reimbursed). I'm going over all the scenarios I could use to connect it, and then realize it's just easier the way I have it. Also, I don't use the WHDVR a ton, it will become more useful in the future though.

If I get the HR24 (no guarantee) I can just plug in my coax and ethernet and will be able to use WHDVR and OnDemand/internet features, correct? I thought the only issue occurs if you connect an HR24 as part of a DECA setup, it disables the LAN port. Since I have no DECA, I should be able to use the LAN port to connect for WHDVR and OnDemand/internet.

Looking at my recent activity, I believe I'm getting the broadband DECA, not the wireless ($49 line item that is being reimbursed). I'm going over all the scenarios I could use to connect it, and then realize it's just easier the way I have it. Also, I don't use the WHDVR a ton, it will become more useful in the future though.

Everyone's uses/needs vary.WHDVR was a major change for me, moving from "receivers" into a system where I can watch anything from anywhere, and setup my series links between DVRs so conflicts were gone, yet don't need to change which TV/receiver I was using to watch any of the recordings. "One integrated system".Another plus I found is with the receivers that have an internal DECA, the whole network can be tested for its status. No longer is there any guessing as to what is causing a problem.

If I get the HR24 (no guarantee) I can just plug in my coax and ethernet and will be able to use WHDVR and OnDemand/internet features, correct? I thought the only issue occurs if you connect an HR24 as part of a DECA setup, it disables the LAN port. Since I have no DECA, I should be able to use the LAN port to connect for WHDVR and OnDemand/internet.

The HR24 works fine without any of the new features. Needs BBCs if you're not using a SWiM.The ethernet doesn't get disabled, as it's the other way around. Plugging ethernet in disables the internal DECA.

The HR24 works fine without any of the new features. Needs BBCs if you're not using a SWiM.The ethernet doesn't get disabled, as it's the other way around. Plugging ethernet in disables the internal DECA.

Okay, great. I have a SWM LNB so no need there. So much better than my first system with the 4 lines from the dish and plugging 2 into my HD DVR with a BBand converter for each.

They didn't offer any deals on the HR34 so no deal there. I don't have a need or want for DECA, it's just extra cables and dongles. I actually have a couple wifi routers connected to each other wirelessly, one connected to my modem, the other connected wirelessly that feeds ethernet to my H21 for WHDVR. This setup works flawlessly and I have no desire for extra equipment. I've seen the home setup thread photos and it looks like a lot of extra stuff. If I had nothing but HR24s maybe it would be different, but you still have to integrate the DECA into your home networking.

All I will say to this is that you have way more work and extra stuff if you are running a bunch of wireless devices to connect things. But also as I said if you are not going to an hr34 it doesn't matter much IMHO until you start having issues. The day you do go deca.

I've looked at this thread and can't figure out my best options at this time and could use some advice please.

For equipment I have an HR22, HR23, H22 and a SWM switch installed. Nothing is hooked up to the internet yet. I have an ATT wi-fi DSL network in the house with a 3MB connection (max availabe in my area). EDIT: I have a Cat 5e cable connection between ny H23 and modem/router.

I recently received a letter from DirecTv offfering a free Cinema connection Kit.

I would like to have the whole house DVR setup, internet connection and 5 tuner DVR at the least cost.

Should I establish the undocumented connection with DirecTv or is there a better option now? If I go the undocumented route what will I need to do? What is my best option for establishing the network connection with DirecTv?

They didn't offer any deals on the HR34 so no deal there. I don't have a need or want for DECA, it's just extra cables and dongles. I actually have a couple wifi routers connected to each other wirelessly, one connected to my modem, the other connected wirelessly that feeds ethernet to my H21 for WHDVR. This setup works flawlessly and I have no desire for extra equipment. I've seen the home setup thread photos and it looks like a lot of extra stuff. If I had nothing but HR24s maybe it would be different, but you still have to integrate the DECA into your home networking.

Unless you have 802.11N or above wireless routers hooked up acting as bridges, you're going to run into issues not only running "unsupported" but in terms of being able to transmit so much data. I have no doubt if "unsupported" mode is activated on your account that you will run into issues at some point - either with choppy playback, inability to rewind/fast forward, etc.

I've looked at this thread and can't figure out my best options at this time and could use some advice please.

For equipment I have an HR22, HR23, H22 and a SWM switch installed. Nothing is hooked up to the internet yet. I have an ATT wi-fi DSL network in the house with a 3MB connection (max availabe in my area).

I recently received a letter from DirecTv offfering a free Cinema connection Kit.

I would like to have the whole house DVR setup, internet connection and 5 tuner DVR.

Should I establish the undocumented connection with DirecTv or is there a better option now? If I go the undocumented route what will I need to do? What is my best option for establishing the network connection with DirecTv? Are ther cost considerations that affect which route I go?

Thank you!

Do you have ethernet (CAT5E or CAT6) cable running to your rooms? Or are planning on it? If yes to either question, go unsupported. If not, I'd suggest going the supported route and getting the free CCK - you might need to have DTV come out for setup.

Do you have ethernet (CAT5E or CAT6) cable running to your rooms? Or are planning on it? If yes to either question, go unsupported. If not, I'd suggest going the supported route and getting the free CCK - you might need to have DTV come out for setup.

I have a Cat 5e cable available between my H23 and modem/router is this one connection adequate?

I have a Cat 5e cable available between my H23 and modem/router is this one connection adequate?

No - ideally you'd have a switch that is connected to your router. So it would look roughly like this:

Modem > Router > Switch. Then you'd have cable running from each switch to either rooms or devices. The switch allows for more than the 4 open RJ45 jacks on your router. Usually you find switches in 8, 16, 24 and on up configurations.

I'm guessing you don't have this setup, and it looks like your best option would be to call DTV and tell them you want WHDVR and see if you can work out a deal.

REVISED POST: I want to establsh MRV service and internet access. For equipment I have an HR22, 2: HR23's, a H22 and a SWM switch installed. None of it is connected to my 3Mbps connection, AT&T/Netgear "N" ADSL2+ modem/router yet.

I have a Cat 5e cable connection available between my H22 location and modem/router, I'm thinking about replacing this H22 with a HR34.

I recently received a letter from DirecTv offfering a free Cinema connection Kit.

What else will I need to get MRV service and DirecTv internet access established, are they easily installed or will I need an installer visit?

REVISED POST: I want to establsh MRV service and internet access. For equipment I have an HR22, 2ea HR23's, a H22 and a SWM switch installed. None of it is connected to my 3Mbps connection, AT&T/Netgear "N" ADSL2+ modem/router yet.

I have a Cat 5e cable connection available between my H22 location and modem/router, I'm thinking about replacing this H22 with a HR34.

I recently received a letter from DirecTv offfering a free Cinema connection Kit.

What else will I need to get MRV service and DirecTv internet access established, are they easily installed or will I need an installer visit?